= Takatāpui
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Takatāpui is a term from Māori culture in New Zealand that traditionally refers to a person of the Māori community who identifies as LGBTQIA+. It encompasses a diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities within the context of Māori culture. Takatāpui has its roots in the historical representation of same-sex relationships and gender diversity among Māori, acknowledging that these identities and relationships have existed long before colonization.
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